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From Wimps to Warriors
God’s Word is
the ultimate authority over the lies of the enemy
God’s Word is the ultimate authority over the lies of the enemy
by Ben Cerullo
Before we were
saved, we were no threat to the devil. But when we accepted Jesus into our
heart, something changed.
We took up a
new residence in the spiritual battlefield and immediately
became an enemy of Satan.
In order to
gain victory, we must first realize that many of our battles, struggles, and
trials are rooted in the spiritual realm.
That means we
must wage war on the spiritual battlefield and fight with spiritual weapons.
Our Heavenly Father has called us
to be courageous in this battle —
mighty warriors rather than timid wimps!
mighty warriors rather than timid wimps!
God is a good
God, and He would never leave us defenseless or send us into battle unequipped.
He has given us
the most powerful weapon in the world: His Word.
But too often
we wrestle with strongholds like depression, addiction, sickness, poverty,
loneliness, or relationship conflicts in our own strength instead of utilizing
our spiritual resources in Christ.
The Bible is
referred to as “the sword of the Spirit” for good reason (Ephesians
6:17).
God’s Word is
the ultimate authority over the lies of the enemy.
Something
happens when we put the Scriptures in our heart and mouth and begin to point
them at the enemy.
God’s Word will
dethrone principalities and release the power you need to stand your ground.
Remember: You are not in a fight
for victory — victory is already yours. You’re just enforcing it!
But the only
way to gain true victory over the enemy is through the truth written in God’s
Word.
As you believe
and speak the Word, you let the enemy know he no longer has permission to
harass you.
Your spiritual
weapons are mighty in God to overcome the devil’s strongholds.
And you can be
confident your spiritual weapons are mighty in God to overcome every obstacle
the enemy puts in your way (2 Corinthians 10:3-4).
Defeating
Satan’s Lies
Scripture tells
us that the devil not only is a liar, but also “the father of lies” (John 8:44).
From childhood,
we learn to believe his lies: lies about God, the world, other people, and our
own selves.
Yet God wants
to uncover those lies in order to replace them with His truth.
That’s why Jesus promised, “You will know the truth, and
the truth will set you free” (John 8:32).
If you ask the
Holy Spirit, He will reveal any of Satan’s lies you’ve believed.
Simply pray,
open your heart, and ask Him to show you. He will!
And soon you
will be able to face the lies and replace them with God’s truth — and the
truth will set you free!
Remember: If
you’re a child of God, the devil has no rights in your life.
But you must
move into an offensive position and take back anything the enemy has stolen.
Speak to your
circumstances as a child of the King and joint heir with Christ.
Don’t stop
pressing in until the victory comes.
As a Christian,
you have power over the devil, but he’s not going to give in without a fight.
You must
realize the authority and the spiritual weapons God has given you.
He also wants
to empower you with wisdom and discernment on how to use those
weapons.
May God awaken
the mighty warrior inside of you!
Through His
mighty power, you not only can be victorious in your own life, but you’ll be
able to bring victory to others as well.
Ben Cerullo has been named by
Charisma Magazine as one of the “30 Emerging Voices” who will lead the church
in the next decade. His ministry carries a powerful anointing and prophetic
message. Traveling extensively, both domestically and internationally, he has
spoken in more than 27 nations. God continues to use him to reach people with
the Gospel, confirming His Word with signs following.
https://inspiration.org/christian-articles/wimps-warriors/
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